Bedspring



July 29, 1930. C, H, GNL v 1,771,573

sDsPRING Filed Oct. 13, 1924 2 Sheets-Stunty 2 -i wf /J //7 yen/w Patented .lul'y 29, 1930 UNlEo STATES lPATENT OFFICE CHARLES H. GAIL, on Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AssIGNorv To Los ANGELES SEEING BED COMPANY, OE Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA,` A CORPORATION OE OHIO EEnsI'EINeV This invention has to do with a bed spring, and it is an obj ect oftheinvention to provide a bed spring, which is applicable to beds of various types.

There are diierent types of beds in common 1 use requiring springs of different shapes. One of these types is the straight end bed, the ends of'which are straight; another is the bow end bed Vhaving the one end at least,

-f with its corners bowed or turned inwardly.

The ends of a bed spring made to fit a straight end bed must be straight and must have substantially square corners, while one end, at least, `of a Vbed Spring to properly'fit a bow end bed, must have its corners bowed, cut

awayor indented. Because of this Situation.

. it does not properly lit either type o bed, and

will not properly support a mattress.

It is anv object of this invention to provide a full size spring, which is applicable to bow end and stra-ight end beds.V

Another object of this invention is to provide a spring with an adjustable end whereby it canr be fitted to beds of diierent types.

Another object of this invention is to provide a spring oxthe character above mentioned, `which is simple andv inexpensive of construction, and simple and convenient to handleV andoperate. y

The various objects and features of this invention will be best and more Jfully understood from the following detailed description. of typical forms thereof throughout which description reference isV had to the accompanying drawings in which:

Fig. l is a plan elevationof a corner of a bed spring construct-ed in accordance with this invention showin the corner in shape to fit an ordinary straig t end bed. f

on Fig.'10.

Fig. 2 is a View similar to Fig. l Vshowing the corner in shape `to lit a bow end bed.

F ig. 3 is an enlarged detailed sectional view of the corner taken as indicated by line 3 3 on Fig. 1. y

Fig. 4 is an enlarged detailed sectional view of the corner taken as indicated by line 4 4 on Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is an enlarged detailed sectional view of a part of the corner taken as indicated by line 5-5 on Fig. l.

Figure 6 is a side view of that device shown in Figure 5.

Figure 7 is a vertical Section through Figure 5.

Fig. 8 is a diagram-matic view of a complete bed spring embodying this invention showing the spring-in shape to fit a straight part of the Vend bed.

Fig. 9 `is a diagrammatic view of a bed spring similar to Fig. 8 showing the spring inshape to tit a bow end bed.

' Fig. 10 is a view similar to Fig. l showing another form of the invention.

Fig. 11 is a detailed view similar to Fig. 10

showing'l the corner arranged in one manner to it a bow end bed.

Fig. l2-is a viewsirnilar to Fig. 11 showing the corner arranged in another manner to fit a bow end bed.`

Fig. 13 is anenlargedhdetailed sectional View o'f the corner shown in Fig.`10-11--12 being a view taken Vas indicated in line is-ie in Fig. 1o. Y

Fig. 14 is an enlarged detailed sectional view of apart ofthe corner shown in Fig. l0 being'a view taken as indicated by line 14-14 Bed Vsprings usually comprise a base trarne adapted to rest on or be supported by the bed, a top frame adapted to support a mattress, and a plurality of small springs, usually helical springs, which support the top trarne on the basefrarne. The top frame of Y a spring is usually substantially rectangular in 'form and is proportioned to more or less accurately fit the bed in which it is to be used, so that it willfproperly support theA mattress. As stated above, the ends ofa bed spring to tit a straight end bed must be the A.. ou

is, as to the arrangement or construction Vof the supporting springs or the manner of bracing the frames so therefore no reference will be made to such features. Y

-In the following detailed description, reference will be made to a bed spring` frame suitable for thetop frame of a bed spring, it being understood, however, that the construction described is also applicable to the base frame if required, and to either or both ends o'l' the trame. y i

The bed spring frame illustrated in the drawings, includes longitudinal sides'll, a

,. transverse head end 12, anda transverse foot end 13. The frame 10 is formed of aY bar round in cross sectional configuration 'and' is simple in design and construction.

In accordance with this invention the foot end, and if desired, the head end also, of the frame l()l is constructed so thatit is variable or adjustable as to shape, for instance width, so that it can be itted to beds of diiiperent y types. It is generally preferred to cutaway the cornersv or' the frame, for instance, at the oot end thereof, and to provide corner pieces suitable for placement in and removal from the cut away parts.

In Figures 1 to' 9 of the drawings, I illustrate a frame or corner construction which is particularly simple, effective and practical.

In this form of construction each toot end corner of the frame 10 is indented so that it has va part 15, extending transversly inwardly from the side 11 at a point substantially removed from the endof the frame, and part 16, extending longitudinally inwardly from Vthe foot end 13 ata point removed from the side of the frame. The inner ends 'of the .parts 15 and 16 join so that theindentation has a substantially square inner corner. A corner piece 17 is adapted to be positioned in or at the indentation to fill out the corner so that it is substantially square, as in the caseoi:l an ordinary frame rmade to fit a straight end bed, and is adapted to be removed from the indentations so that the corner of the frame is shaped or cut away 1 in substantially the manner of a vframe constructed to lit a bow end bed.

' The corner piece 17 may comprise an L shaped body havingV a side part 18, and an end part 1-9, at substantially right angles to each other. The side part 18 and end part 19 of the body are shaped and proportioned so that they will fit and fill the corner of the frame 10, and so that they practically form continuations of theV side 11, and end 13, respectively. In the particular form of construction now under consideration, the corner piece 17 is connected with frame 10 so that it can be slid from a position where it occupies the corner or indentation to a position where it is out of the corner or indentation. The side part 18 may be formed of angle iron as illustrated in the drawings.

:The corner piece lmay include, in addition to the frame above described a plate 20 connected to the side 18 of the frame to extend inwardlv therefrom, so that it extends between the side part 18 andthe longitudinal part 16 of the indentation when the corner piece is in position in the corner as illustrated in rig. 1. The corner piece in this case is mounted to slide transversely of the frame 10 to a position such as is illustrated in Figure 2. A suitable connection may be made between the corner piece and frame by providing an extension 21 on'the plate 2O to extend around the transverse part 15 of the recess andby slidably connecting the end part 19 of the frame with the end of the frame 10. In the particular construction illustrated in the drawings, the connection between the part 18 and end 13 is had by providing an end 25, on the end part '19, with an opening 26 to slidably carry the end part 13 of the frame 10 and by connecting a. iiange part 26 to the end part 19 to forni a channel which will slidablyreceive the endl. The flange part 26a may be attached to the end part 19 by means of rivets as clearly illustrated in the drawings. lith this form of const-rue` tion, it is desirable to turnthe inner edge 28 ot the plate 20 downwardly to form a stop to limit the `out-ward movement of the corner piece so that it can not be moved outward beyond the position illustrated in Fig. 1. In practice the various parts may be proportioned and fitted so that the corner piece will not slide or shift accidently but will move only when'deliberately operated.

From the foregoing description, it will be apparent that the corner pieces 17 can be easily extended into position Vto occupy the indentations at the corners of the frame, as illustrated in Figs. 1 and 8, or can be retracted ori slid in so that they leave the indentation in the spring ,frame substantially clear or open, asA illustrated in Figs. 2 and 9. When thecorner pieces are in the position illustra-ted in Figs. 1 and 8, the spring will properly tit a straight end bed and when they arein the position illustrated in Figs. 2 and 9 the spring will properlyA tit a bow endr bed.

In Figures lO to 14' inclusive, is illustrated a somewhat different form of construction embodying the invention. In this form of construction the cornerV of the spring frame may be'indented in themanner above described.` Each corner `piece 17a, in this case is in the form of a plate 40 shaped to more j receive and hold the longitudinal part 16 of the recess, and at its inner edge with a similar ear 42 adapted to receive and hold the transverse part of the recess. With this construction the corner piece can be completelyT detached from the frame bymanipulating it so that the ears arel sprung to release the Darts i i 15 and 16, or it may be swung to a position A tion.v VvIn addition to or in substitution forthe connection just describedone or more ears 45 may be provided at the outer edge of the plate in addition to ears 41 at the inner edge of the plate 40 so that the plate Vcan be slid longitudinally out oi the indentation in the frame sothat the ear passes over orreceives the sidell of the frame 10 while the ears 41 pass Aoff of or release the longitudinal part 16 oi' the indentation.

With this last mentioned form of connection it is desirable to provide a clip or ear at the outer-end of the plate 40 to receive and hold the transverse part 15 of the indentation when the plate is removed from the indentation. v

Having described only typical forms of my invention I do not wish to limit myself to the specificdetails hereinabove set forth but wish to reserve to myself any changes or variations that may appear to those skilled in the art or fall within the scope of the i'ollowing claims.

I claim: 1. In combination, a bed spring frame having a head portion and side portions, the head portion being joined to each side portion by a portion extending from the head portion inwardly of the frame and parallel to t-he side portion and then outwardly to the side portion andparallel to the end portion whereby to form re-entrant right angled corners, sliding corner pieces each forming a` continuation of the head portion and arespective side portion of the frame, each corner piece having one end slidably engaged on the head portion, and means to connect the re-entrant corner parallel to the head.

2. In combination, a bed spring frame` having a head portion and side portions, the

lthe samewith the frame whereby the corner- `ner-piece may be moved into 4and out of clostion.

head portion being j oined to each side portion by a portion eXtendin from the head por-` tioninwardly of the rameandparallel to the side portion and then outwardly-to the side portion andparallel to the end portion whereby to form re-entrant rightV angled corf ners, sliding corner pieces each forming a continuationof the headfportion and af respective side portion of thevframe, each conV ner piece having one end .slidably engaged on the head portion, and means to connect the remaining end slidably to the portion of the re-entrant corner parallel to thehead and consisting of a plate having a projection embracing the last mentioned lie-entrant corner portion, said plate resting on the remaining part of the re-entrant corner.

' 3." In combination, a bed spring Jframe having an end portion and a side portion joined by a portion extending from the end portion inwardly ofthe frame and then outwardly to the side portion forming a re-entrant corner, a frame corner piece formed separate from the said portions of the Jframe, and means for holding the corner piece in connection with said'portions of the frame inthe re-entrant corner, said` means including a channelshaped part on the cornerV pieceembracing one of saidportions of the frame.

4. In combination, a bed spring frame having an indented portion in the corner thereof, a corner-piece associated with said frame and arranged to `fill out said indented portiornand means on thecorner-piece movably engaging piece may be moved into and outiof position relative to the indented portion.

5.fIn combination, a bed spring frame having an indented portion in the corner thereof a cornerpiece associated with said j frame and arranged to lfill out said gin dentedv portion, and means at one` end of the corner-,piece movably engaging the corner-piece with the frame, whereby; .the coring position relative to the indented .6. In combination, a bedV lspring vhaving an indented portion at the corner thereof, and

a corner-piece having means slfidably eri-$11 gaging the end part of the frame and ar` ranged when in its outer-most position relative to the frame to close the space formed by said indented portion, saidmeans permitting inward movement of the corner-piece-while. engaging the Vframe.

`7'. `An article of manufacture comprising a corner-piece adapted to lll out the indented corner of `a bed spring frame, said cornerpiece having means slidably engaging the., g A.frame to fill out the indented corner. j. the remainingend s lidably to the portion of 8. An article of manufacture comprising a corner-piece adaptedjto ill out the indented corner of a bed :spring frame, said corner-piece having a channel Vportion i;'ormedgC porin oneiend thereof for slidably engaging the adjacent portions of the frame. o

9. In combination,a bed spring frame having an end portion and a side portion joined by a portion extending fromthe end portion inwardly of the frame and then outwardly to'v the side portiony forming a re-entrant corner, a corner-piece'formed separate from the said portions of the frame, and means for sli'dably connecting the corner piece with said portions including a part on the cornerpiece slidably engaging the end portion of the frame, and a part on the corner-piece slidably engaging the portion of 'the spring frame extendingoutwardly to the side portion'of the frame.

10. In combination, a bed spring frame having an end portion and a side portion joined bya portion extending from Vthe end portion inwardly of the frame and Vthen'outwardly to the side portion forming a reentrant corner, a corner-piece formed separate from the said portions of the frame, and means for slidably connecting the cornerpiece with said portions includingl a parton the corner-piece slidably engaging the! end portion of the frame and a part on thek corner-piece slidably engaging the portion of the spring frame extending outwardly tothe side portion of the frame, one of the said parts on the corner-piece being channel shaped. y

V1-1. For optional use upon a springsteady ing frame having a dented corner adapting ittoA interiit within aY bow end; auf-adapter which is provided with meansf for its attachment to said" frame .and is shaped to v rectify the dented corner thereof, said atngers being disposed near the respective ends tachment means comprising a plurality of lingersj'adapted partially to surroundsaid frame.

12. For optional use upon a spring-steadying frame having a dented corner adapting 'it to intert within a bow endg' an adapter rectangular open framework .having at an angle a reentrant portion at whichthe frame extends inwardly from a side and then outwardly to an end, of a movable plate for filling out the reentrant portion, said plate having means movably engaging a portion A of the frame beyond the reentrant portion and other means adapted to engage with a part of the reentrant portion when the plate is in illing position. Y Y

15. The combination with a bed-bottom frame for bow-foot beds, said frame comprising sides and ends forming a generally rectangular open framework having at an angle a reentrant portion at which the frame extends inwardly from a sideand then outwardly to van end, of a movable plate for iilling out the reentrant portion, said plate havingmeans comprising lugs forming continuations of two edgesgof the plate, said lugs partially surrounding portions of the frame adjacent thereto.

. 16. Means for filling out to complete rectangular form acorner of a bed-bottom frame having reentrant corners adapting it for use with bow-foot beds, said means including a plate. having means on two adjacent edges forming continuations thereof adapted to partially surround portions of the frame near a corner. Y v

In witness that I claim ,thel foregoing I have hereuntosubscribed my name this 26 day of April 1924. l

CHARLES H. GAIL.

which is provided withmeans for-its attach- `ment to said frameand is shaped to rectify the dented. corner thereof, said attachment means comprising a plurality' of fingers adaptedpartially to surround said frame, like fingers being disposed near the respective ends of said plate. n i

13. For optional use upon a spring-steadying frame having a dented corner adapting it to interiit within a bow end; anr adapter which is providedwith means for itsattachment to said frame and is Shaped to rectify the dented cornerthereof, said attachment means ycomprising a plurality of lingers adapted partially to surround said frame, like of said plate, and additional fingers being disposed therebetween.

14. The combination with a bed-bottom frame for bow-foot beds, said frame comprising sides and ends forming a generally 

